DDJ-RB

Product Information

So when you are ready to upgrade to say, a DDJ SX2 that is a serato controller yes it will come with a full serato license to use bound to that controller but it will also work with rekordbox DJ so now you have your choice to choose from since now you have both. This is consistent with the FX tweaking experience found on Pioneer DJ’s club-standard DJM-900NXS2 mixer, as well as cheaper mixers like the DJM-450 and DJM-750MK2.

PC Master Out allows you to use the internal speakers from your laptop or desktop computer, or connect desktop speakers as the master output. A DJ since 1999, he ran a successful recording studio for many years, and is a music producer and sound engineer too.

I’m a bit let down by the fact that there’s not much new on the DDJ-RB, except that it’s Rekordbox DJ-specific. In this head to head feature we pit two entry-level controllers from Pioneer DJ: the DDJ-RB, which has been the go-to controller for those starting out who want to spin with Rekordbox DJ, and the just-released DDJ-400 which effectively replaces it.

The Rekordbox DJ software that is supplied with the RB needs to be activated using the licence key provided. Why i chose this over the more popular DDJ-SB2, some pro's and cons with 3 main reasons that decided my choosing this one. You’re not going to miss Slicer – it’s one of those DJ performance features that has yet to catch on years after it was introduced, and we think that Keyboard mode is more fun to use for controllerists and those looking to add some pitch play in their cue juggles. We advise you to update to a currently supported browser (such as Chrome, Edge, or Firefox) to improve your security, speed, and overall experience.The entry-level USB-powered Pioneer DDJ-RB is all you need to get started with rekordbox dj performance software. Utilizo la controladora para pinchar de forma profesional y se ajusta perfectamente a las necesidades básicas para desempeñar mi trabajo, tiene sus limitaciones como por ejemplo: el rango de pitch es un poco corto lo que hace que la precisión a la hora de intentar encontrar un bpm exacto sea algo impreciso he incomodo o algunas funciones con los efectos que hay que configurar previamente en el software para luego poder dispararlas desde el hardware, pero tomando en cuenta el material de construcción que es en su mayor parte plástico pero de muy buena calidad, muy similar al de algunas controladoras con un precio mas elevado, que tiene y que el software que trae es una versión completa y que esta mas enfocada para dj`s novatos a mi parecer el precio es bastante justo para todo el desempeño y rendimiento que tiene para ofrecer, yo en el primer fin de semana que la saqué a trabajar ya se había pagado sola. On a device this small, I’d prefer having simpler controls like these any day to avoid a crowded layout. For flexibility you can choose to hear your mix through your computer’s internal speaker/connected desktop speaker or play through a wireless speaker, while using your headphones to cue independently of the master out at the same time.

In this way, consumers give each other guidance and give us the opportunity to continuously improve. What you’d want is the ability to dial in a headphone mix between master and headphone cue using a knob, and the DDJ-400 solves this by adding the Headphone Mixing knob.Here is what’s new with the DDJ-RB: Jogwheels The jogwheels on a DDJ-RB are large, especially for a controller this small. The proposed purchase of Serato by AlphaTheta, the owners of Pioneer DJ and Rekordbox, has stirred strong feelings in the DJ world. Featuring a lightweight but durable design, this double-deck controller is the perfect setup for DJs on the go.

Performance pads and transport The DDJ-RB comes with two rows of performance pads, plus Play/Pause and Cue buttons. If you’d prefer to have per-deck FX control and you don’t mind the shorter pitch faders, the DDJ-RB is still a good option, especially if you’re able to get a good deal on a used one since it’s been around for a few years now. Get even more creative by using the dedicated controls to trigger FX and the live sequencer to remix your tracks on the fly.The lightweight, flexible controller supports PC Master Out and is perfect for use on the move – fitting snugly into the DJC-B/WEGO3+BAG protective carry bag, available separately. The DDJ-400 does away with the per-deck FX section and rolls it all into one Beat FX strip that sits beside the mixer section. Packed with advanced features and responsive jog wheels, the controller also has 16 tactile performance pads that can be used to trigger different effects from hot cues, pad FX’s, to jump beats and slicers. you CAN hit shift on the SB2 to use those bottom 4 pads on it as extra cues/looping/sampling etc BUT you HAVE TO HAVE THE PAID LICENSE of serato to use this feature and the SB2 only comes with the free intro version.